ISLAY SHIPPING

Port Ellen Pier 17/12/11

2011-12-25T17:17:00.001Z

Here is the latest picture of the ongoing works at Port Ellen.

M.V Victress

2011-01-10T20:32:00.003Z

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Victress berthed Port Ellen 1530hrs this Afternoon with 1650ton of Malting Barley from lowestoft,England

M.V Hebridean Princess

2010-10-20T16:20:00.000+01:00

M.V Hebridean Princess made her last call of the year at Port Ellen today.

Islay Ferry Service technical reasons

2010-10-09T18:17:00.000+01:00

Due to technical reasons all ferry sailings from Islay are departing from Port Ellen until further Notice.

Viscount

2010-05-20T18:44:00.001+01:00

Viscount departed Port Ellen at 1800hrs bound for Belfast.

Viscount

2010-05-17T08:43:00.000+01:00

Viscount berthed Port Ellen this Morning at 0730hrs with a cargo of malting barley.

M.V Expidition

2010-05-16T22:40:00.000+01:00

The Cruise ship M.V Expidition anchored in Port Ellen bay this afernoon at 1400hrs then Departed at 2100hrs bound for Ireland.

Shetland Trader

2010-05-08T08:39:00.000+01:00

Shetland Trader departed Port Ellen at 0600hrs this morning bound for belfast.

M.V Quest

2010-05-06T13:34:00.000+01:00

Anchored in port ellen bay this morning at 0730hrs then departed at 1230hrs bound for the isle of Gigha.

Shetland Trader

2010-05-04T20:26:00.000+01:00

M.V Shetland Trader Arrived Port Ellen at 1930hrs with 1650ton of malting barley.

Hebridean Princess

2010-04-26T06:25:00.000+01:00

Hebridean Princess departed Port Ellen 0600hrs.

Hebridean Princess

2010-04-25T18:23:00.000+01:00

M.V Hebridean Princess Berthed Port Ellen 1400hrs for an overnight berth.

M.V Valiant & M.V Lord of the glens

2010-04-16T07:18:00.000+01:00

M.V Valiant departed Port Ellen at 0700hrs this morning bound for Belfast for a cargo of stone.

M.V Lord Of the Glens departed 0700hrs this morning aswell she is bound for colonsay.

M.V Lord Of The Glens

2010-04-15T14:00:00.000+01:00

The cruise ship M.V Lord of The Glens Arrived Port Ellen 1350hrs for an Over night Berth.

M.V Valiant

2010-04-13T07:12:00.000+01:00

Faversham Ships ltd owned M.V Valinat berthed Port Ellen this Morning at 0700hrs with 1650ton of malting barley.

HMS Smiter

2010-04-11T18:10:00.000+01:00

HMS Smiter berthed at Port Ellen for an Overnight berth.

M.V Hebridean Princess

2010-04-07T18:07:00.000+01:00

MV Hebridean Princess Berthed at Port Ellen pier 1400hrs this afternoon, The passengers had a wee while on there bus trip then back to the ship. She then departed 1715hrs bound for Oban.

2010-04-02T20:18:00.000+01:00

M.V Valiant Departed Port Ellen at 0700hrs bound for Belfast,Northen Ireland for a cargo of stone.

M.V Valiant

2010-03-28T14:16:00.000+01:00

M.V Valiant berthed Port Ellen 1300hrs.

M.V Valiant

2010-03-26T08:14:00.000Z

Faversham ships owned M.V valiant arrived in Port Ellen bay at 0715hrs and dropped there anchor. no discharge until Sunday

M.V Shetland trader

2010-03-08T19:06:00.001Z

M.V Shetland trader departed Port Ellen this Morning at 0715hrs bound for Kilroot salt jetty Northen Ireland.

M.V Martin

2010-03-06T19:04:00.001Z

M.V Martin departed Port Ellen this evening at 1810hrs bound for kilroot salt jetty Northen Ireland.

M.V Shetland trader

2010-03-06T12:01:00.000Z

Faversham Ships ltd owned M.V Shetland trader arrived Port Ellen this morning at 1100hrs with 1400ton of Malting Barley from Lowestoft discharge started discharge 1130hrs.

M.V Martin

2010-03-05T18:59:00.001Z

M.V Martin arrived Port Ellen this morning at 0630hrs with 800ton of Building Blocks from coleraine in Northen Ireland for the local Building Merchant.

MFV Speedwell

2010-02-21T14:07:00.001Z

MFV Speedwell Berthed at Port Ellen Pontoons.

M.V Cromarty Rose

2010-02-20T17:48:00.000Z

M.V Cromarty Rose arrived Port Ellen for an Overnight Berth she Arrived 1645hrs.

The new owner of Cromart's Well-Kent Ferry, Martin Woolls, Prepares to sail from northen waters to her new base in the Bristol Channel. she will run a service to the privatley-owned island of Steep Holm, about five miles offshore from the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare.

Port Ellen Linkspan

2010-02-20T17:22:00.001Z

G.Paterson took the picture of the linkspan getting lifted out

Linkspan refurbishment gets underway at Port Ellen.

the refurbishment will comprise of steelwork repairs, raising the level of the linkspan, as well as an mechanical overhaul and lifting rope replacement and painting.

Work is to done from the 15th Febuary-9th March 2010.

M.V Hamnavoe

2010-02-14T20:07:00.002Z

Northlink Ferries Owned M.V Hamnavoe was seen today passing Port Askiag in the Sound Of Islay at 1400hrs she was heading for her Overhaul at Birkenhead Liverpool. She usually runs between Scrabster-Stromness.

picture taken by G.Paterson

M.V Islay Trader

2010-02-11T20:03:00.001Z

Faversham Ships ltd owned M.V Islay Trader departed Port Ellen this evening at 1730hrs bound for Belfast for a cargo of stone.

M.V Islay Trader

2010-02-08T19:37:00.000Z

Faversham Ships LTD owned M.V Islay Trader arrived Port Ellen tonight at 1918hrs with 1500ton of Malting Barley from Ipswich.

M.V Ben Ellan

2010-02-06T17:28:00.001Z

M.V Ben Ellan arrived at Port Ellen this evening at 1700hrs with a full cargo of road salt from Kilroot salt mine Northen Ireland. 500ton will be discharged here and the rest of the cargo is going to the Isle Of Bute.

M.V Shetland Trader

2010-01-25T12:24:00.000Z

Faversham Ships LTD owned M.V Shetland Trader berthed Port Ellen this morning at 11.10hrs with 1500ton of Malting Barley from Ipswich.

Islay Ferry Service

2010-01-12T18:17:00.000Z

Most todays ferry sailings from Kennacraig to islay have been going to Port Askaig instead of Port Ellen as Timetable this is due to the adverse weather.

Todays 18oohrs sailing from Kennacraig to Port Ellen has been canceled.

M.V Clansman

2010-01-09T12:40:00.003Z

CalMac Ferries owned M.V Clansman passing Port Askaig at 11.15hrs bound for Brodick where she will cover for the M.V Caledonian Isles until she has her annual overhaul

M.V Fame

2010-01-07T16:37:00.001Z

M.V Fame passing port askaig at 1530hrs destination unknown.

M.V Shetland Trader

2010-01-06T17:29:00.000Z

M.V shetland trader completed discharge this afternoon at 1310hrs she then departed port ellen at 1700hrs bound for runcorn.

Barley Boat

2010-01-05T09:27:00.000Z

M.V Shetland Trader still berthed alongside at port ellen hope to complete discharge tommorow afternoon.

Barley Boat

2010-01-03T18:46:00.001Z

M.V Shetland trader is still alongside started discharge again this morning at 1100hrs.

M.V Isle Of Arran

2010-01-02T11:44:00.000Z

M.V Isle of arran departed oban this morning at 10.00hrs with the timetabled sailing to colonsay. she berthed at colonsay then departed for kennacraig where she will lie until her timetabled 1800hrs sailing to port ellen.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

2010-01-02T09:43:00.000Z

M.V lord of the isles departed kennacraig this morning at 0915hrs bound for colonsay then oban.
she will change over with M.V isle of arran at colonsay.

islay ferry service

2010-01-01T16:22:00.003Z

The next ferry from islay will be on the second of january at 0945hrs from port ellen.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-12-31T16:20:00.000Z

M.V shetland trader arrived back in to port ellen today at 1200hrs. Started discharge 1230hrs until 1730hrs.

Islay Shipping update

2009-12-30T18:05:00.002Z

Ferry sailings to and from islay today were running to timetable.

M.V Shetland Trader is still at anchor. She didint come in today due to the weather, So looking at tommorow she will berth again.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-12-28T17:40:00.002Z

Due to Technical Problems with the Discharging Plant the M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen tonight at 1700hrs. She is going to Anchor until Plant has been Fixed.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

2009-12-28T17:39:00.004Z

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Oban This Morning Bound for Port Askaig where she will take up the 1530hrs sailing back to Kennacraig. She is now covering the M.V Isle Of Arran

M.V Isle Of Arran

2009-12-28T17:35:00.003Z

M.V Isle Of Arran Departed Port Askaig This Afternoon after she done her Timetabled sailing form Kennacraig at 1300hrs. She is now Bound for OBAN where she will take up the Coll/Tiree-Barra/Uist Route from Tommorow. This is due to Technical Problems on the Stornoway Route. The M.V Clansman that Usally does the Coll/Tiree-Barra/Uist Route is going to cover the Stornoway Route.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-12-27T21:26:00.002Z

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived at Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1255hrs with 1650ton. Start Discharge Tommorow.

Islay Ferry Service

2009-12-25T13:48:00.002Z

The NEXT ferry to islay will be Departing Kennacraig at 1300hrs Saturday 26th December 2009 bound for Port Askaig. She will then depart at 1530hrs and head back to Kennacraig.

M.V Valiant

2009-12-08T16:52:00.001Z

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Valiant Completed Discharge this Afternoon at 1245hrs, Then Departed Port Ellen at 1505hrs Bound for Southampton where she will load a Cargo of Milling wheat for the Port of Belfast.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

2009-12-05T12:50:00.000Z

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Kennacraig at 1245hrs after her Overhaul cover. Bound for Oban.

M.V Hebridean Isles

2009-12-05T10:47:00.000Z

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Port Ellen this Morning Bound for Kennacraig this morning at 0830hrs. Where she will berth until 1300hrs sunday 6th

M.V Hebridean Isles

2009-12-04T20:43:00.000Z

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Greenock this Morning after her overhaul Bound for a Overnight Berth at Port Ellen,
She Arrived Port Ellen 2030hrs.

M.V Valiant

2009-11-29T12:09:00.001Z

Started Discharge this Morning at 0925hrs with one Discharge Pipe.

Barley Boat

2009-11-28T17:50:00.002Z

M.V Valiant Berthed at Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1650hrs with 1748.862 tonnes of Malting Barley.

Barley Boat Discharge shoot

2009-11-28T09:43:00.001Z

Today in Port Ellen we seen the whyte Crane Hire Company from Grangemouth on the Pier to take the Grain Shoot down. Its coming down because it was damaged in the Bad Weather we have had recently.

M.V Valiant

2009-11-27T23:20:00.001Z

Faversham Ships Ltd Owned M.V Valiant Anchored in Port Ellen Bay at 2300hrs this Evening, Where she will stay until Saturday.

M.V Lord Of The Isles

2009-11-26T22:53:00.002Z

M.V Lord Of The Isles Arriving Port Ellen while she is covering M.V Hebridean Isles

M.V Lord Of The Isles

2009-11-14T16:42:00.000Z

M.V Lord Of The Isles Departed Oban at 1320hrs Bound For Kennacraig. Where she will berth Overnight then take up the M.V Hebridean Isles timetable tommorow at 1300hrs bound for Port Askaig.

M.V Hebridean Isles

2009-11-14T14:38:00.000Z

M.V Hebridean Isles Departed Kennacraig this Afternoon Bound for a Overnight berth at the Ferry port Brodick on the Island Of Arran, Then Tommorow she will head further up River to James Watt Dock Where her Overhaul will begin.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-10-08T18:10:00.000+01:00

M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen this Evening at 1810hrs Bound for Kilroot salt jetty.

M.V Ben Ellan

2009-10-08T17:26:00.000+01:00

M.V Ben Ellan Started Discharge this morning at 0700hrs and Completed at 1630hrs. She then Departed at 1650hrs Bound For Bangor Bay Anchorage.

M.V Ben Ellan

2009-10-06T18:14:00.002+01:00

M.V Ben Ellan Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1645hrs with 760ton of Road Salt from Kilroot Salt Mine.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-10-04T18:12:00.002+01:00

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1700hrs with 1.663ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Hebridean Princess

2009-09-18T13:20:00.001+01:00

After all the Passengers had there Morning ashore the M.V Hebridean Princess Departed Port Ellen at 1300hrs Bound for Craighouse on the Island Of Jura.

M.V Hebridean Princess

2009-09-17T21:51:00.002+01:00

The Cruise ship M.V Hebridean Princess Arrived Port Ellen Tonight at 1955hrs , Where She will berth Overnight.

M.V Victress

2009-09-08T13:20:00.001+01:00

M.V Victress Departed Port Ellen this Morning at 1012hrs bound for the Irish port of Belfast where she will load a cargo of stone.

M.V Victress

2009-08-31T18:58:00.002+01:00

Faversham Ships Owned M.V Victress Arrived Port Ellen this Morning at 0730hrs with 1600ton of malting barley started Discharge at 1030hrs. She was anchored at Claggan Bay since 25/08/09 this was due to the Port Ellen Maltings not ready for the Cargo.

M.V Islay Trader

2009-08-11T22:48:00.002+01:00

M.V Islay Trader Departed Port Ellen Tonight at 21:16hrs Bound for Belfast Harbour,Northen Ireland for a Full Cargo of Stone.

M.V Islay Trader

2009-08-07T22:21:00.002+01:00

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Islay Trader Arrived Port Ellen this Evening at 1945hrs with 1400ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Nord Star

2009-07-31T19:29:00.000+01:00

M.V Nord Star Departed Port Ellen this morning at 0830hrs Bound for the Outer Hebrides.

M.V Nord Star

2009-07-29T19:45:00.000+01:00

M.V Nord Star Arrived Port Ellen This Evening at 1930hrs with 500ton of Building Blocks from Coleraine for Buildbase the local Building merchant.

Islay Ferry Service

2009-07-20T12:57:00.000+01:00

Due to Technical Problems with the M.V Lord Of The Isles, The M.V Hebridean Isles has been called to asist sailings out of Oban. So this means that the from tommorow 21/07/09 the Islay route will be down to on ship service.

M.V Hebridean Isles finished her usal Monday night at Port Askaig then she departed at 2100hrs bound for Oban.

Islay Ferry Service

2009-07-19T21:46:00.000+01:00

Sunday 19th July

M.V Hebridean Isles is carrying out these sailings Today.

0700hrs Ex Kennacraig (extra sailing)
0945hrs Ex Port Ellen
1300hrs Ex Kennacraig
1530hrs Ex port Askaig
1800hrs Ex Kennacraig
2030hrs Ex Port Ellen (extra sailing)

M.V Isle Of Arran Arrived in Port Askaig at 1700hrs tonight where she will berth and take up her 0700hrs monday Morning.

Islay Ferry Service 18/07/09

2009-07-18T21:42:00.000+01:00

Due to the M.V Isle Of Arran being Called to Stornoway the M.V Hebridean Isles is carrying out the following sailing,

Dep Kennacraig to Port Ellen - 07:00hrs
Dep Port Ellen to Kennacraig - 09:45hrs
Dep Kennacraig to Port Askaig - 13:00hrs
Dep Port Askaig to Kennacraig - 15:30hrs
Dep Kennacraig to Port Askaig - 18:00hrs
Dep Port Askaig to Kennacraig - 20:30hrs *** Additional Sailing ***

There will also be additional sailings from Oban to Port Askaig and Port Askaig to Oban, again all times being indicative.
Oban/Islay (Port Askaig) Saturday 18th July 2009
Dep Oban to Port Askaig - 19:00hrs *** Additional Sailing ***
Dep Port Askaig to Oban - 22:35hrs *** Additional Sailing ***

Islay Ferry Service

2009-07-17T21:07:00.001+01:00

Kennacraig-Port Ellen-Port Askaig
Reason-Technical Problems
Due to Technical Problems with the M.V Isle Of Lewis, The M.V Isle Of Arran has been called to assist. This means that the Service between Kennacraig and Islay will be Operating with The M.V Hebridean Isles only from tommorow, Saturday 18th July

HMS Dauntless

2009-07-15T21:01:00.000+01:00

The new Navy Boat HMS Dauntless Passed through the Sound Of Islay tonight at 1800hrs On her Trials,Later on in the week she was back up the clyde where she will stay until she is ready for her career at sea.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-07-08T11:51:00.001+01:00

M.V Shetland Trader Departed Port Ellen this Morning at 0955hrs bound for Belfast for a Cargo of stone.

M.V Shetland Trader

2009-07-03T21:48:00.000+01:00

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Shetland Trader Arrived Port Ellen tonight at 2115hrs with 1507ton of Malting Barley.

M.V Viscount

2009-06-11T18:51:00.002+01:00

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Viscount finished Discharge 1425hrs then she Departed at 1600hrs Bound for the Port of Plymouth for a cargo of stone.

M.V Island Sky

2009-06-11T14:45:00.000+01:00

Cruise Ship M.V Island Sky Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage this morning at 0700hrs, Then she departed at 1230hrs Bound for the Island Of Gigha.

M.V Island Sky

2009-06-09T15:06:00.002+01:00

Cruise Ship M.V Island Sky Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage this Afternoon 1330hrs. She sent passengers in on the Zodiac Boats.Picts to follow

M.V Viscount

2009-06-08T15:04:00.002+01:00

Faversham Ships Ltd Owned M.V Viscount arrived Port Ellen This morning at 1015hrs with 1600mt of Malting Barley. started Discharge 1045hrs.

Sir John Murray

2009-06-02T22:17:00.002+01:00

The SEPA Owned M.V Sir John Murray Arrived Port Ellen tonight for a Overnight Berth at 1830hrs.

P.S Waverley

2009-06-02T15:14:00.001+01:00

P.S Waverley Arrived Port Ellen this Afternoon at 1400hrs, The Passengers got a short time Ashore. She Departed For Campbeltown .

M.V Eilean Dhiura

2009-06-01T22:32:00.000+01:00

M.V Eilean Dhiura has suffered Technical Problems again with her engines, She departed Port Askaig This Afternoon under tow bound for the Clyde.

This means that the Relief ship M.V Margret Sinclair is down covering her.

M.V Saga Ruby

2009-06-01T13:12:00.001+01:00

The Cruise Ship M.V Saga Ruby was Seen Passing through the Sound Of Islay.She was on a Non Stopping trip around Britain.Picture taken By G Paterson

P.S Waverley

2009-05-29T14:10:00.000+01:00

P.S Waverley was due to call in at Port Ellen this Afternoon on her way to Oban, She cancelled her call in due to the Swell and Wind outside Port Ellen bay.

M.V Nord Star

2009-05-26T17:06:00.000+01:00

The Little Coaster M.V Nord Star was at Bruichladdich Pier today with a Cargo of Road Chips from Bonawe Quary for Argyll & Bute Council.

T.S John Jerwood

2009-05-25T16:02:00.000+01:00

The Cadet Training ship John Jerwood Arrived Port Ellen Pier 1230hrs. The Cadets that were onboard were from Barrow in Furness. She Later Departed for Ballycastle at 1530hrs.

M.V Holland

2009-05-25T07:01:00.000+01:00

M.V Holland Departed Port Ellen Anchorage at 0600hrs this Morning Bound for Campbeltown.

M.V Holland

2009-05-24T12:57:00.001+01:00

M.V Holland Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage This morning at 1100hrs. She sent the Passengers in on the Small Zodiac Boats.

M.V Prince Albert 11

2009-05-22T17:31:00.003+01:00

The Cruise ship M.V Prince Albert 11 Departed the Island Of Gigh this morning bound for Port Ellen, She arrived Port Ellen Anchorage at 1330hrs. She sent the Passengers ashore on the small tender boat, She Departed Port Ellen at 1900hrs bound for the IONA.

M.V Spirit Of Adventure

2009-05-22T14:00:00.001+01:00

The Cruise ship M.V Spirit Of Adventure Arrived Port Ellen this Morning at 0600hrs. This cruise has been chartered by the National Trust of Scotland. There were over 300 passengers brought ashore by the tender boats. She departed Port Ellen Bay at 1900hrs bound for the little island of St Kilda.

M.V Viscount

2009-05-19T21:11:00.003+01:00

Faversham Ships Ltd M.V Viscount finished discharge at 1710hrs then she Departed Port Ellen at 1830hrs bound for Belfast.
IMO number :9030515
Name of ship :VISCOUNT
Call Sign :8PVJ
Gross tonnage :1513
Type of ship :General Cargo Ship
Year of build :1993
Flag :Barbados
Status of ship :In Service

M.V Holland

2009-05-17T20:51:00.001+01:00

M.V Holland Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage 1130hrs Then Departed 2030hrs for Campbeltown.
IMO number :5153462 Name of ship :HOLLAND,Call Sign :PESK,Gross tonnage :570,Type of ship :Tug,Year of build :1952
Flag :Netherlands
Status of ship :
In Service

M.V Quest

2009-05-15T15:31:00.001+01:00

M.V Quest Arrived Port Ellen Anchorage at 0830hrs this Morning, They were running the Passengers in on Zodiac boats.. She Departed at 1245hrs bound for West loch Tarbert.
IMO number :8913904
Name of ship :QUEST
Call Sign :C6WE3
Gross tonnage :1268
Type of ship :Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build :1992
Flag :Bahamas
Status of ship :In Service

M.V Polar Star

2009-05-14T22:46:00.005+01:00

Cruise Ship M.V Polar Star Anchored outside Port Ellen bay this afternoon 1500hrs. She then departed 1730hrs bound for St. Kilda Island.
IMO number :6905745
Name of ship :POLAR STAR
Call Sign :8PPK
Gross tonnage :4998
Type of ship :Passenger (Cruise) Ship
Year of build :1969
Flag :Barbados

M.V Viscount

2009-05-14T13:44:00.001+01:00

M.V Viscount Arrived Port Ellen with 1605ton of malting barley this Morning at 0730hrs. Started discharge 0800hrs. LOA:74.94mm, Beam:11.40m, Draft: Summer 4.352, Winter 4.20, Single Box hold/hatch 48 x 9 x 6m, Two moveable bulkheads giving seven different stows

M.V Viscount

2009-05-12T22:18:00.004+01:00

Faversham Ships LTD Owned M.V Viscount is seen here Anchored in Belfast Lough today. She will stay here until Thursday Early Morning then she will lift anchor and head to Port Ellen for 0700hrs. Photo was taken by ROSS from Ship AIS

M.V Expedition

2009-05-10T22:05:00.005+01:00

M.V Expedition is currently cruising the western isles at the moment, she is seen here passing through the Sound Of Islay at 1600hrs on her way to Colonsay.

Noble Caledonia-GAP Adventures, our Canadian associate have recently renovated the 120 passenger MS Expedition which has her maiden voyage in the Azores in April 2009. The 120 passenger MS Expedition is large enough to provide stability, speed, spacious cabins and ample public space, yet she is small enough to manoeuvre in remote areas and get you close to the action. Ship stabilizers ensure a smooth ride in rough waters allowing you to enjoy more of your time at sea. Pictures taken By Graham Paterson